Home Automation Hacks Using Siri and Raspberry Pi

Elvis Impersonator's tricks all revolve around SiriProxy, a tool we've talked about once or twice before—but he's got loads of plugins for it, including those that: Open the garage door Enable or disable the security alarm Adjust the thermostat View the security cameras around his house Turn off, turn on, or dim the lights Change the channel on the TV, or turn it off

All the plugins you need to recreate this yourself can be found at Elvis Impersonator's GitHub page. You can start with these and then move on to designing your own for different functions that help reduce energy use in your home.